Shell Execs Admit Rocky Start for PA Cracker, Things are Improving

The mighty Shell ethane cracker plant in Monaca (Beaver County), PA, has a new person in charge: Emma Lewis, senior vice president of U.S. chemicals and products at Shell. We told you Lewis had replaced Hilary Mercer back in January (see Shell PA Cracker’s First Birthday – One Unit Still Not Online). Lewis splits her time between the Monaca cracker and four other sites on the Gulf Coast. According to a recent tour at the plant, Lewis said, "Let me start by saying I think we didn't have the most smooth startup. There has been more disruption to the community than I think you would typically expect during normal operations."

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